Bakers wanted, tickets available

NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will host their third annual spring chocolate event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5. This year the theme is “Ye Olde Chocolate Shoppe” and the public is invited to make a chocolate specialty for a chance to win a prize.

Attendees will sample items and vote for their favorites. To sign up to contribute an item, stop by the library’s information desk or call 743-5309, ext. 2. Guidelines are available and will be provided at sign up.

Free tickets are required for admission and may be picked up while they last through March 29 at the library’s information desk. The Friends appreciate community support and attendance at their events. Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted at the door and help The Friends of Norway Memorial Library continue their work for the library and its patrons.

For more information, contact the library at 743-5309.

Bird monitoring program March 27

BETHEL — A special event, “High-elevation Bird Monitoring in the Northeast: Tracking the Elusive for Conservation,” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at McLaughlin Auditorium, Gould Academy. The program, co-hosted with Mahoosuc Land Trust, is free and open to the public.

Speaker Judith Scarl Judith is a conservation biologist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, where she leads Mountain Birdwatch. This program represents a unique opportunity not only to hear more about a bird that figures so prominently in Maine conservation issues, but the wider topic of high elevation birds.

Breeding in the dense, almost impenetrable forests of the Northeast’s mountaintops, the mysterious habits of the Bicknell’s Thrush have long been shrouded in secrecy. Intensive research and monitoring over the past two decades have given scientists unique insights into the biology of this vulnerable bird.

Food bank open in Sumner

SUMNER — Sumner Food Bank will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, April 1, at the Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St. It is open the first and third Mondays of each month. For more information call 388-2610.

Socrates Cafe gathering

WATERFORD — A Socrates Cafe gathering will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Waterford Library. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. The group offers a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where divergent views will be welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

The topic for the April meeting will be “Laughter: The Best Medicine?” Bring a joke, or not. The moderator will be Joanne Morse.

For more information call 583-6957 or email the library at wla@waterford.lib.me.us.

Senior social marks Earth Day

HARRISON — Celebrating Earth Day will be the theme for the April 2 Senior Social and Luncheon hosted by Harrison Parks and Recreation. This luncheon will be sponsored by the Harrison Lion’s Club; therefore no charge for next month’s senior gathering.

The socializing and fun begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. at the community room at the fire station. Lolita Chisholm of Harrison, who specializes in Asian cuisine, will be making her special vegetable and chicken stir fry on rice.

As always dessert and beverage is included along with word games, bingo and a guess jar. A group of sixth-graders from the Harrison Elementary school will be joining in to help and share stories with the seniors.

For more information contact Paula at 583-2241 or email her at pholt@harrisonmaine.org. Like the group on Facebook at Town of Harrison Parks and Recreation.

West Paris food pantry

WEST PARIS — The food pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Spurrs Corner food pantry

OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, will be open Tuesday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The pantry is open to residents of Otisfield on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For information call 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Milltown Road Show concert

PARIS — The Milltown Road Show will be in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church.

The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at Books & Things or at the door.

Proceeds will benefit the tower fund.

Benefit dance for Special Olympics

MECHANIC FALLS — The Ray Brown Memorial Benefit Dance for Special Olympics is hosted annually by the Oxford Hills Rotary and Norway-Paris Kiwanis Clubs, which work together for this great cause. This year’s event will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 6, at the Silver Spur.

The Road Kingz will provide the music. Tickets are $25 per couple or $13 per person. BYOB. Call Bob at 557-4150 or Mary Ann at 890-6251.

Public supper, gospel concert

OXFORD — Grace Fellowship Church on Poplar Street will host a public supper followed by a gospel concert, Saturday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. The menu will consist of meatloaf with gravy, mashed potato, peas and carrot mix, mixed vegetables, biscuits, homemade pies, coffee and beverage. The cost of the evening is $7 for adults, $3 for ages 12 and under.

Entertainment will be provided by Teresa Foye, Julian and Pauline Blais, the Lowell family and local talent. For further information contact Pastor Lloyd Waterhouse at 674-2733, or Pastor Richard Parsons at 539-9064.

American Legion plans yard sale

PARIS — A yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at American Legion Post 72, Church St.

The lunch counter will be open and a 50/50 raffle will be held.

Community supper April 6

SUMNER — A First Saturday Community Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 6, at Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St.

Menu will be lasagna, rolls, salad, desserts, raffle items. Donations for meal. 388-2610.